Tech companies are donating supplies, empowering parents, and preparing students and teachers for the new school year. Learn how tech is supporting families and educators during the back-to-school season in this week’s Tech at Work.

How Tech is Supporting Families and Educators During the Back-to-School Season

Amazon expanded its locker network, so students receive orders close to where they live and study.

Apple equipped teachers and students with iPads and Macs to support Cherokee language learners and revitalize the language and culture.

Cisco and College Board partnered to launch AP Cybersecurity this fall, addressing student interest and a talent shortage in the cybersecurity field.

DoorDash packed backpacks, distributed school supplies, and prepared meals to support families ahead of the new school year.

Google’s AI tools support educators and their teaching goals by providing personalized experiences to help students learn in the way that works best for them.

Instacart’s Back to School Week is giving away free lunchbox essentials and helping families save money this August.

Meta’s Richland Parish data centers support local education by funding 400% higher annual bonuses for teachers through increased tax revenues, while directly giving to public schools and youth programs.

OpenAI introduced new education plugins to help teachers create classroom resources and students build personalized learning experiences.

Samsung is providing teachers with tools that find instructional content, generate lesson recaps, create formative assessments, and support multilingual learners.

UnitedHealth Group is giving $1 million in grants to improve children’s mental health, strengthen family support, and address community needs across Minnesota.

Verizon is ensuring home internet is ready for the back-to-school season.

Zoom is preparing schools for the semester ahead with new innovations designed to improve teaching, learning, and campus collaboration.

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